File consists of published proceedings of a conference sponsored by Carleton University. The introduction is by James Downey.

File consists of a published introduction to the Carleton University Faculty of Arts report: Arts Faculty forum, Carleton University, March 1979.

File consists of an ms. and ts., [ca. 200] leaves (original) of James Downey's M.A. thesis, Memorial University, Nfld.

File consists of a ts., 41 leaves (original) of a paper James Downey, Carleton University, Nov. 1976.

File consists of one offprint of "The Sermons of Mr. Yorick a Reassessment of Hammond" by James Downey, originally published in English Studies in Canada, IV, 2, 1978.

File consists of the July 21, 1990 edition of The Whig-Standard Magazine. The edition includes an article by James Downey titled "Can Universities Change."

File consists of publications and ephemera issued by the University of New Brunswick, with short pieces by James Downey, President.

File consists of correspondence relating to the sponsoring and hosting of a conference on Thomas Grey at Carleton University in May, 1971. Includes ephemera.

File consists of one copy of a Corporate Higher Education Forum publication, preface by James Downey, Co-Chairman, Standing Committee.

Materials related to toasts, roasts, and remembrances written by James Downey honouring different people and events. Includes research information, drafts, and final versions of toasts.
Titles of toasts are:

• "Memories are made of this & that: recollections of life on Long's Hill, 1955-1956,"
• "Rob McDougall: a remembrance" (October 21, 2001),
• "George Benson Johnton: power, linguist, teacher, calligrapher,"
• "Gordon Wood (1921-2001),"
• "Mordecai Richler,"
• "Mary Louise Lynch,"
• "Colin B. McKay (1920-2003): Beaverbrook's choice,"
• "Tribute to Chancellor Valentine O'Donovan" (October 29, 2002),
• "For David Burns" (January 25, 2002),
• "Parkview United" (March 7, 2004),
• "Cott Fillier: a quick sketch" (September 16, 2005),
• "Robert Prichard to be Doctor of Laws,"
• "Welcome to the Groom & Toast to the Bride: for Sarah and Manfred on their wedding" (March 7, 2005),
• "Toast to Edwina and Wilf on their 50th" (August 25, 2008),
• "For Paul Davenport, Officer of the Order of Canada" (October 28, 2002) and related news stories,
• "For Peg & Eric Richards" (August 4, 1999),
• "Parallel lives: a tribute to Peter & Betty Sims,"
• "For Susan Shantz" (April 24, 2000),
• "For Ian Lithgow, friend & colleague" (October 19, 2000) and "Ian H. Lightgow: fundraiser par excellence,"
• "Introduction for Michael Ignatieff" (January 24, 2001),
• "Remarks for the opening of an exhibition of the sculpture of Judith Schwartz" (January 14, 1998),
• "Thomas J. Condon,"
• "Mary Ives (Anglin) Mackay" (January 30, 2002),
• "A garland for Eric,"
• "For Lyly Hallman: a funeral tribute,"
• "Russel Legge: a tribute" (March 28, 2004),
• "For Bill Klassen" (April 23, 2006),
• "Thanks to Cyril Poole" Wessex Society (May 9, 2007),
• "Toast to Edwina and Wilf on their 50th" (August 25, 2008),
• "Tribute to Paul Mitchell" (April 3, 2001),
• "For Claire Morris, from her friend and admirer, Kim Downey" (April 6, 2009),
• "For Mary Bales" (January 2, 2014).

File consists of the fall 1999 edition of UNB Alumni News. The edition includes a transcript of a speech given by James Downey in honour of Colin B. Mackay.

File consists of the spring 2003 edition of UNB Alumni News. The edition includes an article by James Downey titled "Beaverbrook's Choice" on the appointment of Colin B. Mackay.

File consists of issues of a University of New Brunswick publication containing photographs or mentions of James Downey, or pieces of interest to him.

File consists of three issues of a publication containing photographs or mentions of James Downey, or pieces of interest to him.

File consists of the April 1989 edition of University Affairs. The edition includes an article by James Downey titled "What They are Saying..."

File consists of the December 2003 edition of University Affairs. The edition includes an article by James Downey title "The Heart of our Enterprise."

File consists of the February 1988 edition of University Affairs. The edition includes a review by James Downey of the book "The Closing of the American Mind."

File consists of the June-July 1985 edition of University Affairs. The edition includes an article by James Downey titled "High Education - Canada Facing a Two-Horned Dilemma."

File consists of the March 1985 edition of University Affairs. The edition includes a review by James Downey of "Presidents Make a Difference: Strengthening Leadership in Colleges and Universities."

File consists of the March 1986 edition of University Affairs. The edition includes an article by James Downey titled "We Don't Need More Plaintive Litanies."

File consists of the May 1983 edition of University Affairs. The edition includes an article by James Downey titled "The University as Court Jester."

File consists of the May 1991 edition of University Affairs. The edition includes an opinion piece by James Downey titled "Catcher in the Ivy."

File consists of the November 1990 edition of University Affairs. The edition includes an opinion piece by James Downey titled "Can Universities Change."

File consists of photocopies of article by James Downey that appeared in issues of University Affairs.

File consists of correspondence, ephemera and ts. speech draft.

File consists of publications issued by the University of New Brunswick, each containing a message from the president, James Downey.

File consists of material relating to James Downey's appointment as President of the University of New Brunswick. Includes correspondence, agreements, ephemera, etc., as well as official UNB correspondence relating to a commissioned portrait of Downey.

File consists of material relating to courses taught at the University of New Brunswick in 1982 and 1992. Includes correspondence, examinations set, course materials.

File consists of correspondence, notes and ephemera relating to Dax Brown, his memorial service and to the scholarship established in his name at the University of New Brunswick.

File consists of correspondence and other material relating to fundraising at University of New Brunswick.

File consists of a programme and publicity.

File consists of correspondence and other documents relating to the re-appointment of James Downey as president of the University of New Brunswick.

File consists of a publication issued by the University of New Brunswick, with a foreword by the president, James Downey.

File consists of correspondence relating to the resignation of James Downey as president of the University of New Brunswick.

File consists of publications issued by student bodies at the University of New Brunswick, each containing a president's message by James Downey.

File consists of correspondence, invitation lists and speech notes by others.

File consists of employment and salary information relating to Dr. Downey & others at the University of New Brunswick; includes agreement.

File consists of correspondence, ephemera and speech drafts.

File consists of publications containing photographs or mentions of James Downey, or pieces of interest to him.

File consists of one binder with ts. entries, University of New Brunswick.

File consists of loose ts. (computer output) weekly schedules and travel itineraries.

File consists of one binder with ts. entries, University of New Brunswick.

File consists of correspondence and meeting minutes. James Downey was Chair of the Commission on the Structure and Governance of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, York University.